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GE Energy • Jenbacher gas engines • Issue 3/2009
More Power
Southeast Asia and India
Lifetime Services Plus
Significant increase in type 6 engine efficiency
The need for more power
The right service at the right time
editorial
Content
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editorial CEO story
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Investing in the future
technology & product news
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Latest development from Jenbach: J6F
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J624 – The future has already begun
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Type 6 engines now available in container
industry news
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Pushing the envelope: Cogeneration in Europe
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Smart Grid – Empowering smarter energy choices
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Multiple-engine approach
applications and solutions
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Promising electricity supplier for the future: Biowaste
Dear Customers
and Readers!
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great deal has changed since the last
concept for intelligent, demand-oriented elec-
issue of CoJen, our magazine for Jenbacher
tricity networks. In this issue of CoJen, we also
customers and all those interested in gas engine
introduce one of our international distributors –
technology. The development of the world
Clarke Energy, who has notched up impressive
distributors and service providers
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News from the Champions League
economic situation has us all waiting with bated
successes in fourteen years as Jenbacher
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Ultimate ambition: Maximized customer satisfaction
breath, and it is still not clear what the situation
distributor. In the Regional Special, this time we
will be in the short term. Nevertheless, from
analyze the interesting region of Southeast Asia,
region special
the point of view of the gas engine industry, we
where the expansion of the electricity grid has
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Southeast Asia and India: The need for more power
are cautiously optimistic, since the business
become a real driver of economic growth.
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Turning waste into energy
foundaments are strong and we can see that
In the Service focus of the magazine we take a
worldwide demand for flexible, decentralized
look at our new “Lifetime Services Plus” concept
energy solutions will continue to be high in the
with active life-cycle management for our
service
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Investing in tailored solutions: Lifetime Services Plus
medium to long term.
customers.
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In top form
We should therefore like to use this latest issue
As always, we attach great importance to your
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So far, so near: Connecting customers remotely in Asia
of CoJen to tell you more about interesting
feedback on our magazine, which is why we are
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Faster and smarter: Digitizing field service
technical developments and worldwide trends
asking you please to take part in our survey. This
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New from old: Major overhaul of Strass wastewater treatment plant
in the gas engine industry. A new version of the
time there is also a very special prize to be won:
supply chain
series 6 engines – developed in Jenbach and
a weekend for two in Innsbruck, Tyrol. At this
now available in series production – offers in-
juncture we should like to thank all those who
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The core component from Tyrol
creased efficiency and power output, and hence
took part in the survey in the last issue of CoJen.
greater profitability for the plant. Besides, there
The winners of our Retro Radios were Jacques-
is naturally news about the J624 – the world’s
Yves Bourgon of ArcelorMittal, France, and Elvinas
first 24-cylinder gas engine.
Zabas of our distributors Filter in Lithuania. Finally,
Also in this issue, we examine the latest trends in
on behalf of the entire editorial team, I wish you
the energy industry, and have also been fortunate
an interesting read and look forward to your
enough to obtain some interesting guest con-
feedback on CoJen!
personality story
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An interview with Michael Wagner, Marketing Leader
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feedback and masthead
home base
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From the city to the mountain-top
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tributors on the subjects of combined heat and
power and “smart grid”, a particularly relevant
Martina Streiter
Jenbacher Communications
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Global setup for worldwide success.
From 2008 to 2009, the global Jenbacher
network of distributors and service providers
grew significantly from 45 to now 60 cooperating companies worldwide. Recent additions to
the network include additional distributors in
such key countries as China and Russia. “We
Investing in
the future
strengthen our global distribution network in
order to provide our customers with more localized solutions, much-needed local engineering
expertise and consultancy on the technical as
well as commercial side,” Iyyanki explains.
“We strengthen our global
distribution network in order to
provide our customers with
more localized solutions.”
The current economic situation is resetting the entire world economy. Many industries
But the third-party network is not the only area
face challenging times as financing issues delay numerous projects in nearly every
of growth for the Jenbacher organization. In ad-
region. Rising to this challenge is GE Energy’s Jenbacher team, which has found that
dition, it is expanding on a global basis. “We are
the recipe for success is really not that complex: Continuous investment in the future
just about to open a new Service hub in South
is the key to emerging from this situation stronger than before.
Africa that will serve the southern part of the
African continent with original Jenbacher spare
parts as well as highly experienced technicians
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who can also be a valuable resource for our
distributors and service providers in the region,”
campaign will provide customers with on-hand
Strong cooperation with the GE Capital division
on almost every industry today. Although predictions for the near
Iyyanki says.
information on new service offerings, contract
and financing partners with global reach has
future are hard to make, GE’s Jenbacher team is convinced it is in
A new service shop in Singapore is operational
models and upgrade concepts.
been kicked off to help customers receive much-
the right business with its gas engines. “We do not see projects
since last year, and recently the decision was
being cancelled. Postponements due to mainly financing issues is
made to move some Jenbacher technicians into
Technological innovation for future
The significant investment being made in the
what we currently face as a challenge,” says Prady Iyyanki, CEO
GE’s Kaluga Service Shop that will be built up in
growth. In line with its strong history of innova-
future will certainly pay off in the long run, allow-
of GE’s Jenbacher gas engine business. “In the mid- to long-term,
Russia. “All moves aim to be closer to the custom-
tion, GE’s Jenbacher team is now designing the
ing GE’s gas engine business to come out of the
we feel very confident that the gas engine business will continue
ers, addressing questions and issues in the local
innovations for the future success of its custom-
current economic situation even stronger than
to grow.”
language with local expertise,” Iyyanki says.
ers. Just recently the new J624 engines reached
before.
n unprecedented economic environment is putting pressure
needed funding for fundamental projects.
full commercialization. The newly released J6F
“In the mid- to long-term, we feel very
confident that the gas engine business will
continue to grow.”
“All moves aim to be closer to
the customers, addressing
questions and issues in the local
language with local expertise.”
mercially available since early 2009, is significantly
increasing output and efficiency. “Our efforts in
innovation are focusing on what our customers
need to work more efficiently and achieve better
Even if project owners and customers are facing economic pres-
“Our efforts in innovation
are focusing on what
our customers need to work
more efficiently and achieve
better plant economics.”
sure, the need for power and decentralized highly efficient power
Lifetime Services from GE. Guiding custom-
plant economics,” Iyyanki says. “Innovation is a
solutions based on gas engine technology has not disappeared.
ers through the entire life cycle of their engines is
growth tool not only for us at GE, but foremost for
Until the world economy picks up again, con-
In addition, growth assumptions for global power needs doubling
one of the key principles that the new Jenbacher
our customers.”
scious cost management and a strong focus
until 2030 still appear valid. “In order to come out of this current
Service organization is following. “Enhanced Re-
situation stronger than before, we have taken some actions in
mote Service capabilities, strong global coverage
“Our efforts in innovation are focusing on what
with the investment in technology are how the
our business to remain competitive, build our strengths and foster
in terms of field technicians, and new commercial
our customers need to work more efficiently
Jenbacher team secures its business and best
innovation,” Iyyanki says. GE’s gas engine team follows three key
as well as technological service offerings are
and achieve better plant economics. Besides
serves its customers._
initiatives in which it strongly invests: service, technology and
designed to help our customers make the most of
enhancements of our existing product lines, we
globalization.
their GE equipment, benefiting plant economics
are working on additional projects to expand
as well as taking a lot of workload from our end-
our product portfolio, but also to enhance our
users,” Iyyanki says. The enhanced approach is
service offerings,” Iyyanki says. Among these
reflected in a new marketing concept – “Lifetime
enhanced offerings are financing opportunities
Services Plus” for Jenbacher gas engines. The
that the team wants to create.
“GE’s Jenbacher gas engine team
invests in three focus areas:
service, technology and globalization.”
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version of the Jenbacher series 6 engines, com-
on execution on customer commitments paired
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Latest development from Jenbach:
J6F
GE’s Jenbacher team has another milestone from product
development to report in this issue of CoJen. In the wake of
the J624 24-cylinder gas engine, the latest innovation from
GE Energy’s gas engines division is referred to as the “J6F”, a
designation standing for the new, improved engine type based
on decades of experience with the tested and successful series
6 engines.
Significant power increase. For GE, the new
Another technological enhancement is the new
the way – as does the Jenbacher product team
thus overall lower production costs,” agree Lars
Jenbacher J6F series represents an extremely
generation of turbochargers, which have a higher
in innovation and research in the field of energy
van Bar, General Manager of Kwekerij Baaren-
competitive gas engine that sets new standards
pressure ratio. This makes it possible to optimize
efficiency and power output. The fact that the
burg, and Richard Hartensveld, General Manager
for engines with speeds of up to 1,500 rpm,
the Miller valve timing, thus shifting the knock
worldwide Jenbacher Center of Excellence
of Kwekerij de Kabel.
underscoring the competitiveness and techno-
limit, which translates into improved combustion.
for greenhouse applications is also located in
logy leadership of GE Energy’s gas engines
the Netherlands shows that GE has long since
Lifelong savings. The improvements to the
recognized these synergies and used them to
10% increase in power output – to 3.3 MW for the
J6F series engines translate into cash for the
good effect.
20-cylinder engine. The increase in electrical
customer. Increased efficiency means a longtime
efficiency depends on the application, but can
reduction of operating costs, and hence a reduc-
Green engine, colorful fruit. Each of the
– Lars van Bar,
be improved by up to a whole percentage point
tion in the overall cost of the electricity gener-
two pilot projects for the improved J6F series –
General Manager Kwekerij Baarenburg, and
to approximately 45%. Overall, this represents a
ated, which depends mainly on the price
the rose grower Baarenburg and the tomato
significant increase in engine efficiency. At the
of gas. Since gas prices are expected to continue
growing company of Prominent Kabel – has
same time, thanks to its optimized combustion,
to rise over the next few years, this savings may
installed a natural gas-fueled engine of the
Better together – together better.
the J6F also produces fewer uncombusted
be particularly significant.
type J612F. Together, these plants exceeded the
The Prominent slogan could well stand for the
10,000 operating hour mark at the beginning of
successful further development of Jenbacher
2008. Both plants are combined heat and power
products from GE: “Together we can achieve
stations that provide the greenhouses not only
success.” For apart from the dedication of the
with electricity and heating, but also with CO2 for
Jenbacher development team, the significant in-
fertilizing. The Prominent growers’ association,
crease in the power output of the J6F series was
hydrocarbons (HC).
A heart of steel. The new engines of the J6F
series take advantage of the innovative techno-
High efficiency and increased
power output ensure lower power
generation costs for customers.
logies that have already been successfully intro-
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“The advanced technology
enables less power generation
costs and thus overall lower
production costs.”
division. The remarkable feature of the J6F is a
Richard Hartensveld, Kwekerij de Kabel
duced with the J624. For example, the possibility
Netherlands puts its trust in Jenbacher
to which the tomato grower Kwekerij Kabel also
mainly thanks to close collaboration between GE
of operating the engine at a higher break means
technology. The pilot customer for the J624
belongs, has already gained experience with
and its customers. This proximity to the customer
effective pressure of 22 bar was a decisive factor
was in the Netherlands, and the two pilot plants
three Jenbacher engines of the Type J616.
has made possible the continuous development
in increasing its efficiency. And it is here, too, that
for the J6F series engines are also Dutch compa-
“The J6F’s commercial launch has come at a
and improvement of all our products. It will
the value of a heart of steel becomes apparent:
nies. This is not merely by chance, for when it
perfect time to help horticultural companies and
be interesting to see what the project pipeline
Steel pistons have higher peak pressure capabil-
comes to using the latest technologies for
other industries support the energy efficiency
produces next in the service of enhanced engine
ity compared to aluminum pistons. At the same
combined heat and power generation, or for
standards set by the EU. The advanced technol-
efficiency!_
time, the J6F geometry has also been optimized.
CO2-fertilization for greenhouses, the Dutch lead
ogy enables less power generation costs and
–> The improved series J6F already running at the dutch rose grower Baarenburg
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J624 – The future
has already begun!
The J624 – the world’s first commercially operated 24-cylinder gas engine – was the most
important product innovation from Jenbach in recent years. In 2007, it was presented to
the general public, and it went into operation in a Dutch pilot program in 2008. The engine
embodied the concerted effort of over half a century of experience at the forefront of gas
engine technology.
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n the first issue of CoJen, we presented the innovative J624
Of vine tomatoes and bouquets of roses. The first series-
24-cylinder gas engine as a quantum leap in gas engine techno-
produced engine was also delivered to the Netherlands. In Febru-
logy. In the next issue, we were already able to report on its
ary 2009, it was dispatched to the country’s largest producer of
commissioning in a Dutch pilot project with our customer Royal
cut roses, Zuurbier. The biggest order to date for Jenbacher’s
Pride Holland.
most powerful gas engine was received in November 2008, when
Ever since September 2008, the first two J624s have been supply-
vine tomato grower Red Harvest ordered three J624 engines.
ing the Dutch tomato greenhouse with electricity, heat and CO2
However, the J624 also represents a highly efficient, innovative
for faster plant growth.
engine concept for other energy-hungry industries the world over.
What does the future hold for the flagship amongst Jenbacher
A single J624 with
an output of 4 MW can cover
the power needs of about
9,000 European homes, reaching
46% electrical efficiency.
Meanwhile, the Netherlands has already installed five J624 pilot
engines, which have logged a total of 6,000 operating hours. The
optimization work, which naturally has to be allowed for in any
pilot scheme, has since been carried out, making the J624 ready
for operation for a wide group of customers.
Successful start of series production. Series production
of the J624 started in November 2008 with the objective of worldwide engine commercialization. It was not by chance that the first
pilot plant was located in the Netherlands. With a large number
of greenhouses and its enthusiasm for employing the very latest
technologies, the Netherlands is one of our most important target
regions for the J624.
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engines? CoJen will keep you posted._
Facts & figures
J624 – key technical data
·First 24-cylinder gas engine for commercial operation
·Lean burn, turbocharged, mixture cooled gas engine
·Compact high-speed engine with 1,500 rpm
·First fast-running gas engine in the 4 MW power range
·About 11.6 m long, 2 m wide and 2.5 m high
·Total weight: 41 metric tons
·Bore x stroke: 190 mm x 220 mm
·Total displacement: 150 l
·Fuel flexibility: natural gas and a variety of renewable or
The world’s first Jenbacher J624 pilot engine
provides electricity, heat and CO2 as fertilizer for
faster plant growth.
alternative gases
·Electrical output: 4 MW
·Electrical efficiency: approximately 45%
·Overall efficiency: up to 95%
–> In September 2008, the first J624 24-cylinder gas engine went into operation for the dutch pilot customer Royal Pride Holland
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Another tailored customer
solution from Jenbach:
Type 6 engines now
available in container
The Komi Republic, an autonomous republic in Russia, lies in a sparsely inhabited region of taiga
and tundra. Although it is rich in natural resources such as petroleum and natural gas, the region’s
remote villages and industries often experience problems with local power and heat supply. For
distant parts of the world like this, GE has developed a modular container system that allows
Jenbacher gas engines to be delivered and assembled in a very short time period, even under
challenging conditions. Since the beginning of 2009, this successful container concept has been
available for the powerful type 6 gas engines, too.
Reliable energy supply for remote areas.
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–> Even under challenging conditions, Jenbacher gas engines can be delivered and assembled in a very short time period, thanks to the modular container system
“Together, we succeeded
in building a standardized container
that combines excellent
transport stability and ready access
for maintenance work.”
he idea of delivering a gas engine as a
modular container solution ready for installation
is nothing new in itself. GE’s Jenbacher type 2, 3
and 4 gas engines have been installed like this
for years. What is new, however, is that since
More security for financing. When customers decide to
buy a Jenbacher modular container system, they receive a complete solution from one source – from production and assembly
to service and maintenance. The ability to rapidly disassemble
a container plant and reuse it for other projects represents additional security for financing. Financing institutions are more will-
the beginning of 2009, the Jenbacher team has
been able to deliver its type 6 gas engines (out-
The issue was that up to 40 metric tons of lifting weight had to be
ing to invest in mobile plants, especially in economically difficult
put 2 to 4 MW) all over the world as container
safely transported – a considerable strain on the container.
times, and this makes it easier for customers to purchase urgently
systems.
GE therefore decided to enter into a collaborative agreement with
needed energy systems.
a leading Austrian construction company that specializes in the
A complete power plant unit
can be delivered in six trucks and
completely assembled in
just a few days.
“The decisive factor in the decision to realize such
development of largescale containers in light-weight design.
a technically demanding modular concept was
“Together, we succeeded in building a standardized container
the request from a customer from Komi, Russia”,
that combines excellent transport stability and ready access for
says Martin Widner, Application Engineer at GE.
maintenance work. That has never been achieved before”,
This was the impetus for the development of the
continues Martin Widner. The customer from Komi can now
new “jumbo container”. Since the marsh forests
completely cover its own energy needs and also dependably
In addition to conventional credit financing, a wide variety of leas-
of the tundra are readily accessible only for a
supply the surrounding villages in the region with power and
ing possibilities are tailored to the customer’s needs. Finally modu-
few months in the winter and temperatures of
heat.
lar container systems are far easier to insure than, for example,
around minus 40 degrees Celsius are normal at
plants assembled in halls, as they have a clearly definable value at
this time of year, a solution had to be found that
Short delivery times and minimal preparatory
any moment. Customers can feel an enhanced element of security
would allow plants to be built quickly and safely.
construction. With the modular container solution for type
when purchasing a container system._
6 engines, a complete power plant unit can be delivered in six
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Since beginning of 2009, Jenbacher type 6 engines are available as READY-FOR-INSTALLATION container solutions
Customer success through innovation
trucks and completely assembled in just a few days. A base plate
and teamwork. In close cooperation with
suitable for the weight and size of the plant and the gas supply
Power Solutions, sales provider for Jenbacher
are the only requirements the future plant operator must meet. A
gas engines in Russia, a suitable associate for
complete water, oil and ventilation system are already integrated
the development of a modular container system
in the container system. There are absolutely no tedious approval
for the powerful type 6 engines was sought.
processes for the construction of an engine room.
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of their responsibilities under the Cogeneration Directive member
states will submit their own estimates of the cogeneration potential in their country. Early results are interesting. Every member
state, which has reported, shows potential growth. Several,
including Germany, targeted or have shown that a doubling of
the current capacity is possible, bringing cogeneration in Europe
Pushing the envelope:
to 22% of electricity supply. However, there is reason to believe
that more still could be achieved. The potentials study in Germany
Cogeneration in Europe
showed that there is economic potential for cogeneration to
supply over 50% of Germany’s electricity. If there was the political
will to do this, there is no technical impediment. The Netherlands,
Today, 11% of Europe’s electricity is supplied through cogeneration plants. There are several
Finland and Denmark already generate over 40% of their electric-
industrial sectors where cogeneration is an integral part of the modern process: chemicals,
ity from cogeneration.
Through the reduction in primary
energy use and higher
efficiency, cogeneration reduces
CO2-emissions.
paper making and oil refining are three of the most visible. These industrial processes demand
Cogeneration technology helps to realize
the European Union’s energy targets:
security of supply, climate change abatement
and economic sustainability.
a high heat load, and electricity can be generated as a by-product either for use on-site or for
export to the grid. In northern Europe, the significant domestic heat loads of modern cities have
encouraged district heating schemes, which typically now are also cogeneration applications.
However, the vast majority of cogeneration plants are small, with generating capacity under
10 MW. Schools, hospitals, universities, farms, commercial buildings and sports complexes are
all potential applications for cogeneration. INVESTMENTS PAY OFF. The benefits to European citizens of full
A story by Fiona Riddoch, Managing Director COGEN Europe
expansion of cogeneration are a low risk path to short and medium
term benefits in security of supply, climate change reduction,
employment and their economies. Investment in cogeneration
makes good social and economic sense._
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benefits to the European Union. However, mem-
efficiently. But a new cogeneration operator has
measure for the joint production of heat and
ber state governments must show leadership, if
to take on additional risks over and above his
power is still not a widely discussed option in the
this advantage is to be achieved. Cogeneration
core business requirement for energy use. In this
energy policy of European Union member states.
today needs a supportive policy environment, if
environment the role of policy is crucial. It signals
Decision makers may have little information
the sector is to expand. While the logic of using
to investors that there is structure to the risk they
about cogeneration, and the public at large (out-
energy as efficiently as possible is clear, the eco-
are undertaking and that they will be compen-
side a few specific member states) are not really
nomics of today’s energy sector do not provide
sated for taking that risk on behalf of society.
aware of the technology. Cogeneration gets very
adequate returns to ensure cogeneration inves-
few column inches in the reports on energy news
tors a financial return for their efficiency. While
THE ADVANTAGES OF COGENERATION.
promotes the interests of the cogeneration sector within the
and climate change and is hardly mentioned in
in a fully functioning, perfect, free marketplace
Europe has a lot to gain from the wider use of
European legislative process. The Association has a broad mem-
member state energy debates.
efficient cogeneration would be competitive,
cogeneration. Through its high energy efficiency,
bership base and represents both the manufacturers of cogen-
today’s energy sector is far from perfect.
the technology cuts down total fuel demand
eration equipment and the users of that equipment and most of
compared to the separate production of electric-
the supply and contract chain in between. Based in Brussels, the
ity and heat. Through the reduction in primary
association was founded in 1999 and was one of the main actors
energy use, and the higher efficiency, cogenera-
in shaping and in forming the Cogeneration Directive (2004/08/
tion reduces CO2-emissions, and as a mature
EC), which provides the main policy framework for cogeneration
available technology today it is one of the most
in European Union law. COGEN Europe members are active par-
et, the use of cogeneration as an efficiency
EUROPEAN ENERGY POLICY. The European
Union has three pillars to its energy policy:
Security of supply, climate change abatement
and economic sustainability. In 2004, it adopted
a Cogeneration Directive, which recognized that
With cogeneration there is
clear and immediate benefit to
society as a whole from
using fuel more efficiently.
COGEN Europe works with the European Union Institutions and
immediate solutions, which we have available
ticipants in the work of the association and collectively aim to
on security of supply and energy efficiency was
The lack of internalization of the externalities of
right now. Additionally, by its distributed nature,
ensure that the interests of the sector are understood and taken
such that the EU would seek to promote the wid-
energy costs distorts the sector for cogeneration
it reduces electrical grid losses and creates local
into account in all aspects of the legislative process that effect it.
est possible adoption of cogeneration. Despite
as do incomplete liberalization and the several
employment. A cogeneration plant is compa-
good beginnings the legislation has made only
subsidies (direct or indirect) on energy, which still
rable in size to the boiler technology it replaces.
slow progress into active member state policy,
exist in member states. All these things mean
It can cohabit well with domestic or commercial
and it is only now in 2009 that the EU can really
that the return on what is a wise investment
organizations, and its effect is fuel independent.
claim to have completed the legislative process
for society is lower than many investors will
and to be starting fully on implementation of
accept and carries a sobering level of risk. With
INCREASING CAPACITY. The member states of
the Directive. Full and robust implementation of
cogeneration there is clear and immediate ben-
the European Union are currently assessing just
Fiona Riddoch
the Directive will bring large energy efficiency
efit to society as a whole from using fuel more
how big the potential for cogeneration is. As part
Managing Director COGEN Europe
the potential positive impact of cogeneration
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Empowering smarter energy choices now:
Smart Grid
Imagine a world powered by clean energy, a world where consumers are empowered to save
energy and money, and a world where plug-in electric vehicles are commonplace. All of these
scenarios contribute to reducing our dependence on foreign fuels, slashing carbon emissions,
and improving energy security. This is a more sustainable world — a world made possible by a
“smarter grid”. A story by Bob Gilligan, Vice President GE Energy Transmission & Distribution
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DOING MORE WITH LESS. With world energy consumption fore-
pay one set price – all day long. Smart meter
tive energy sources are integrated into the
senses faults and operates controls to isolate
to triple by 2050 worldwide. Power outages and interruptions cost
casted to triple by 2050, we need to find a way to do more with
technologies and demand response programs
power system, further deployments will not
problems in seconds. Smart meters will also
the U.S. economy $100 billion annually. The U.S. spend $200,000
less – and quickly. Smart grid technologies can help us get there
can change that through a feature called “time
be as simple as just “plugging them in”. One of
help pinpoint exactly which customers are being
per minute, or $13 million an hour, on foreign fuels, and are produc-
through increased energy efficiencies and better utilization of our
of use” pricing, a method by which consumers
the greatest challenges with renewables – like
impacted.
ing less than 10% of energy domestically from renewable sources.
existing electrical infrastructure. What most people don’t know
pay lower prices for electrical power during off-
wind and solar – is that their power output is
Moreover, increasingly overburdened electrical infrastructure is
is that there’s inherent waste in the way our power is currently
peak periods.
inherently variable. Smart grid technologies can
“Smart grid” will help turn our greatest energy
quickly aging, undergoing little investment in 25 years.
delivered. Without intelligent devices sensing how much voltage
help manage the variability of wind and solar to
challenges into lasting solutions. Empower-
help alleviate reliability issues caused by power
ing consumers with choice and control will
fluctuations.
make them part of the solution. Technological
Automated demand response technologies will
investments can make the grid more capable
act as a lever that utilities can pull to help lower
of integrating renewable energy or “at-home”
demand in the event there is a gap in renew-
generation, and improved efficiency will help us
do more with less._
ut why now? Currently, world energy consumption is predicted
consumers need, utilities will often deliver too much.
Smart energy tools
provide real-time information
to help manage
energy usage and save money.
Today, we operate in a 21st century society, built on a 19th century
Smart grid, on the other hand, delivers just what’s needed. If
electrical infrastructure, which functions with very little intelligence.
installed on 10% of the distribution feeders in the U.S., GE’s grid
It might be surprising to learn that utilities typically hear about
efficiency technology (i.e. GE’s Coordinated Volt-VAr Control) is
power outages only through consumer calls. The “smart” grid,
designed to reduce electricity consumption by approximately
however, will reflect the way we live today.
9.3 billion kWh per year, avoiding annual CO2-emissions equivalent
Empowering consumers with this knowledge can
able power generation – for instance, if the wind
to the emissions of 1.1 million cars on U.S. roads.
help save them money by encouraging off-peak
stops blowing. To address such contingencies,
usage of higher consumption devices, like wash-
a utility may incentivize consumers to opt into
ers, dryers or air conditioners. In addition to put-
programs that allow certain devices to be
ting consumers in control of their energy destiny,
temporarily switched off during peak times. In
these technologies will help utilities manage peak
the future, storage technologies could also help
demand from the source side. In a yearlong study
utilities manage the short term imbalances in
RETHINK AND REDUCE - EMPOWERING CONSUMERS TO
by the U.S. Department of Energy, smart grid cus-
the supply and demand of energy.
MANAGE ENERGY USAGE AND SAVE MONEY. Today, most con-
tomers reduced peak consumption by up to 15%,
sumers are in the dark when it comes to energy consumption and
and overall consumption by up to 10%.
THE ENERGY INTERNET. Simply put, the smart grid marries IT with
our current electrical infrastructure, helping us support our 21st
century energy needs. The smart grid is essentially an “energy internet,” delivering real-time information and knowledge – empow-
The smart grid is essentially
an energy internet, delivering real-time
information and knowledge.
ering smarter energy choices and delivering significant benefits:
• Optimizing renewable energy sources and enabling broader
penetration.
• Empowering consumers to manage their energy usage and
save money without compromising their lifestyle.
• Delivering increased energy efficiencies and decreased carbon
emissions.
• Increasing power reliability and operational efficiencies, delivering greater productivity.
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It might be surprising to learn that utilities typically hear
about power outages only through consumer calls.
KEEPING YOUR LIGHTS ON JUST GOT EASIER.
Author
Smart grid technologies provide real-time
costs. Yet, with electricity rates rising, consumers might be comforted to know that smart energy tools – such as smart meters
FUELING THE NATION WITH CLEANER,
knowledge of grid status, enabling utilities to
and home energy panels – provide real-time information to help
RENEWABLE POWER JUST GOT EASIER.
prevent trouble before it occurs, or, in the event
manage energy usage and save money.
Developing “homegrown” renewable energy
of an outage, react quickly to reduce the impact.
Bob Gilligan
It’s a fact! The utility’s cost of producing electricity varies through-
is critical to reducing dependence on foreign
Ultimately, utilities will move from “guessing” to
Vice President, GE Energy,
out the day. Yet the majority of residential electricity customers
oil. However, once significant levels of alterna-
“knowing” with a technology that automatically
Transmission & Distribution
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The preferred method of electricity generation for
independent power producers:
Multiple-engine
approach
In a highly competitive environment where the ability to offer flexible, low-cost, reliable and high-efficiency power can mean the difference
between winning or losing a bid for an electricity supply contract, independent power producers must explore the most mutually beneficial
options for constructing a generation facility and meeting capacity needs. The stakes increase in developing areas where demand is high and
an IPP may be the only power supplier supporting the grid.
T
–> Generating electricity with multiple gas engines offers the added benefit of combined reliability and availability
of the units. Utilizing the region’s natural gas
• High fuel efficiency: Using multiple en-
ABBILDUNG 1: Efficiency of multiple gas
IPPs high flexibility when capacity needs must
challenges. Thanks in large part to strong
companies employ is just as important to their
supplies as a primary fuel source to generate
gines offers near maximum value efficiency with
engine plant compared to a single PRIME-
be increased. With gas engines, extending or
economic growth and increasing populations in
businesses and the utilities they support as their
electricity, the generator sets support the
the combined conversion of energy. A multiple-
MOVER.
downsizing the plant can be done in a much
the world’s developing countries, global energy
ability to maintain and offer it reliably.
national grid and help Bangladesh to meet its
engine approach ensures that the engines are
shorter time and at a lower cost as compared to
increasing power demand. The move was part
constantly running at or near their projected
traditional prime-movers.
of a government initiative to reform the
load, which yields the highest efficiency and the
country’s power sector, including through the
lowest possible maintenance costs. Because of
development of IPPs. It also gave GE an oppor-
their high fuel efficiency as single engines, multi-
tunity to showcase GE’s Jenbacher gas engines
ple gas engines provide a rapid response to load
as a viable option for growing power demand
changes. In other words, if demand changes,
in rural areas, along with proven success in the
the output, or delivered electricity, can be easily
industrial sector.
adopted by switching a number of engines on or
Multiple gas engines
off, keeping the combined efficiency high.
Single prime-mover
consumption is expected to double by 2030. The
electric power utilities industry has been gearing
up for this issue of supply and demand for quite
some time, exploring many new options to deliver efficient, reliable electricity to its customers.
independent power producers (IPPs).
High fuel efficiency,
availability and reliability
supplemented with flexibility
are the most important
advantages of multiple
gas engine plants.
Still relatively new kids on the block, IPPs aid
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• Low emissions: Natural gas is characterized
by the lowest CO2-emission level among fossil
fuel. The utilization of natural gas in gas engines
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allows for particularly low emissions of SO2, NOx,
and particulate matter.
utilities in meeting power demand by generating
PROVEN TECHNOLOGY SUPPORTING LOCAL
“GE’s Jenbacher gas engine technology is
the power they need to support area growth
POWER NEEDS. In one of the largest orders of
already well-known as a cost-effective power
and peak demand periods. Not only has the
GE’s Jenbacher gas engines to date, indepen-
generation system approach for the Bangladesh
• Availability and reliability: In the event
the customer the advantage of a stable electric-
reliability at relatively low specific costs. Our
existence of a third-party player introduced
dent power producers Doreen Power Generation
industrial sector. We have chosen Jenbacher
of an outage emergency, the necessary quantity
ity grid. Service maintenance also becomes a
engines are characterized by a compact design
incentives like cost savings and performance
& Systems, Ltd., and Doreen Power House &
gas engines for our rural electrification projects
of reserve power is also relatively low when mul-
more seamless process in the multiple engine
and high power density, and therefore require a
enhancements, but the highly competitive
Technologies, Ltd., (subsidiaries of Asian Entech
based on the units’ reliability and performance
tiple units are employed because one unit failure
approach. Unlike plants run by one prime-mover,
comparatively small footprint”, explains Martin
nature of independent power production means
Power Corp., Ltd and Saiham Power Plant Ltd,
record,” said Tahzeeb Alam Siddiqui, managing
affects only a small sum of the total output.
where a great deal of supply capacity is needed
Schneider, product line manager at GE’s Jen-
that IPPs are charged to employ, operate and
respectively) purchased 28 of GE’s Jenbacher
director of Asian Entech Power Corp.
for scheduled maintenance, smaller engines
bacher gas engine business. “It is the combina-
maintain the very best and most efficient gene-
J620 natural gas-fueled engines to support a
operating in parallel can receive scheduled
tion of benefits, that makes the multiple engine
ration systems.
major rural electrification initiative in Bangla-
A QUESTION OF PROFITABILITY. Generating
maintenance in sequence so that less spare
approach an economical and highly attractive
Independent power producers may be privately
desh. Combined, the engines generate approxi-
electricity with multiple natural gas-fueled
capacity and no outage time is necessary.
solution for Independent Power Producers.”_
held facilities and most often do not possess
mately 81 MW of electricity at four new power
engines offers the added benefit of combined
their own transmission facilities. IPPs usually
plants in developing areas of the South Asian
reliability and accessibility not available with a
operate within the franchised territories of host
country. Three power plants were built, each
single prime-mover, as well as other significant
utilities and make electric energy available
with eight of GE’s JGS 620 GS-N.L. Jenbacher
advantages, making this approach a highly
In fact, multiple engine plants have achieved
configurations in the multiple engine approach
for sale to utilities or the general public. But,
generator sets; and a fourth plant features four
economical solution for IPPs.
near 100 percent reliability ratings, which gives
to satisfy changes in demand. This allows the
“Distributed power generation with multiple gas
engines provides high efficiency and maximum
“It is the combination of benefits,
that makes the multiple engine
approach an economical and
highly attractive solution for
Independent Power Producers.”
• Flexibility: An added bonus is the ability
to install or remove engines quickly and alter
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Residues from agricultural production are a
valuable source of energy, where the objective is
to turn waste into energy.
Promising electricity supplier for the future:
Biowaste
All over the world, consumption of energy is increasing steadily due to industrialization and population growth. More and more
countries are now looking for alternatives to fossil fuels as a means of generating power. The goals of these initiatives are usually
to protect the environment and to gain independence from foreign suppliers. Above all in agriculture and waste management, the
use of organic waste products in biogas plants is opening up undreamed-of potential for the generation of electricity and heat.
Germany, for instance, is taking a leading role in these international efforts with its renewable energy law. Numerous countries
are following this example, and biogas plants are achieving a boom never seen before.
W
hat do Austrian wine growers, a Thai
on the source material. For example, a ton of
m3
palm oil producer, a U.S. dairy farm and a Paki-
chicken manure can produce 50
stani biofuel producer have in common? Quite
The same amount of pig manure will yield only
appears quite similar to countless others in the
simply, they all produce tons of organic waste
21 m3 of biogas.
“dairy state” of Wisconsin. Every day, the animal
of biogas.
that can be used to generate biogas. “I really
don’t like using the term ‘waste’ when we are
talking about residue from agricultural production. Rather, we see it as a valuable source of energy, where the objective is to make good use of
Manager for GE’s Jenbacher gas engines.
With 1,100 milk cows, the Norwiss dairy farm
residents of the farm produce an incredible
Biogas is an especially
high-value fuel that is
ideally suited for running
gas engines. it,” says Thomas Elsenbruch, Marketing Program
70,000 liters of liquid manure, which are stored
in so-called “manure lakes”. Apart from the
unpleasant odor, these vast amounts of liquid
manure caused by the density of cattle in the
U.S. make up approximately 15% of anthropo-
Biogas is an especially high-value fuel that
genic methane emissions.
is ideally suited for running gas engines. The
The Norwiss farm differs from the area’s other
energy produced can be used either for the
farms in one respect: By using the biogas gained
company’s own electricity needs or can be fed
from the fermentation of cow manure for power
into the public power grid. The heat generated is
generation, the “manure lakes” have been
typically used as heat supply for the plant. And
turned into “energy lakes”. The farm now not
finally, the material left over from the fermenta-
only completely covers its own energy needs,
Following Nature’s Example. Biogas is
tion process is used as a high-quality fertilizer in
it also supplies 600 households with reliable
a natural, purely ecological product that is
agriculture.
electricity. The original rethinking in this case
extracted from biomass at biogas plants. When
GE’s Jenbacher business has been supplying
took place on a small scale. Now, Wisconsin is
organic waste material undergoes anaerobic
biogas-fueled gas engines all over the world for
expected to introduce changes at the state level
fermentation – a controlled decomposition pro-
more than 30 years. The number of delivered en-
that could lead the U.S. to a greener future.
cess – a mix of gases is given off that consists of
gines has now grown to more than 1,500 units
50 to 70% methane (CH4) and 30 to 50% carbon
– and growth has accelerated rapidly in recent
The most plentiful oil in the world and
dioxide (CO2), depending on the makeup of the
years. From the vast expanses of the northern
what it is used for in Thailand. In terms of
source material. Almost all organic substances
U.S. to the tropical hills of Thailand, Jenbacher
volume, at more than 42 million metric tons, more
can be transformed into biogas in this way,
biogas engines operate reliably in extremely
palm oil is produced than any other plant oil in the
although the yield may vary significantly based
varied climatic conditions.
world. It is used primarily in the food, cosmetic
Biogas is a natural, purely
ecological product that is
extracted from biomass at
biogas plants.
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> and aluminum industries, but it can also be
mixed with diesel or converted directly to biodiesel. Planting oil palms is very promising because
the industry boasts a particularly high yield per
acre – one of the main reasons for the popularity of palm oil farms around the world. There is
a dark side, however: The oil production process
generates huge quantities of organic waste
material that, if not processed, has a negative
impact on the ecological balance of the region.
More countries now recognize
the benefits of ecological
and autonomous power supply
as a huge advantage and are
following the example of Germany.
–> China’s First Chicken Manure-Biogas Plant
Natural Palm Oil Ltd. in southern Thailand has
made a long-term goal of recycling the waste
material from its palm oil mills. Two Jenbacher
gas engines are already supplying 33,000 Thai
households reliably with electricity. Recently,
an order was placed for a third engine. “We are
very pleased with both power plants’ results. The
high reliability of Jenbacher gas engine on-site
–> Traditional biogas application: utilizing sewage gas in wastewater treatment plants
–> Biogas from cow manure: Norswiss dairy farm
power technology convinced us to install another
turned into hard cash. In addition to the more tra-
of plants using renewable energy sources a fixed
capacity expansion at the Chumporn mill,” said
ditional applications, such as utilizing sewage gas
price for the power they generate for a certain
CO2-emissions and can be sold.
Preecha Kuansongtham, Director of Natural Palm
in wastewater treatment plants, new opportuni-
period of time. The EEG and its revisions of 2004
The numbers for Jenbacher gas engines with
Oil Ltd.
ties are constantly developing.
and 2009 have been decisive in promoting power
carbon credit projects are remarkable. A sewage
generation using renewable energy in Germany.
plant in South Africa can earn 33,000 emission
Today, the German law is already considered a
reduction certificates a year, which corresponds
huge success story and, as a result, served as
to the same amount in CO2-equivalents saved.
a model for 47 other countries, including the
A farm with three million chicken in China can
High-proof power supply. In Pakistan, a
Jenbacher gas engine found its way to a local
ethanol factory run by Shakarganj Mills Ltd. It is
used there to convert the biogas incurred in the
From an international perspective,
the Kyoto Protocol also plays an
important role in the construction
of biogas plants.
production of ethanol from sugar cane into elec-
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Biogas project in Italy: the government supports power generation using renewable energy sources
certificate corresponds to one metric ton of saved
Jenbacher unit for our power plant production
Italian government, which has issued so-called
save as much as 95,000 metric tons of CO2-
“certificati verdi” (green certificates) for power
equivalents. Obviously, Jenbacher gas engines
tricity. As a renewable energy project, the plant
So why has demand only grown so rapidly in
generation using renewable energy sources.
are making a verifiable contribution to reducing
is eligible for carbon credits because it enhances
recent years? The answer is simple: Thus far, bio-
These certificates are transferable commercial
CO2-emissions around the world and are at the
energy efficiency at the mill and displaces the na-
gas plants have only been able to compete with
instruments verifying that the power generated
same time helping companies lower their energy
tional grid’s energy generated from fossil fuels. By
the price of power generated using conventional
comes from renewable energy sources. In Eastern
costs and recycle waste in a responsible and
using the biogas instead of fossil fuels for power
sources of energy, such as nuclear energy, hydro-
Europe and the emerging countries of Asia, ef-
effective way._
generation, the plant is expected to produce
power or calorific power, under certain circum-
forts are increasing to promote the expansion of
approximately 20,000 tons of certified emissions
stances. In order to be economically competitive,
biogas plants by guaranteeing certain prices for
reductions annually. However, the potential is far
the state has to provide assistance with fixed
electricity.
greater. “With 225 million liters of ethyl alcohol
power prices to biogas plant operators, at least
produced annually in Pakistan, we expect many
for a certain period.
Achieving the Kyoto goals with biogas.
other distillery companies to install similar plants
“More and more countries now recognize that the
From an international perspective, the Kyoto Pro-
to support the energy needs of the national grid,”
benefits of ecological and autonomous power
tocol also plays an important role in the construc-
said Kashif Kazmi, Project Manager for the plant.
supply are a huge advantage and are following
tion of biogas plants. Since 2005, companies that
the example of Germany,” Thomas Elsenbruch
produce more greenhouse gases than the speci-
A clean affair: countries promote biogas.
explains. The German Renewable Energy Sources
fied threshold values have been required to pay
As these examples demonstrate, the advantages
Act (EEG) took effect in 2000 and promotes the
fines – unless they buy emission certificates from
of biogas plants are apparent. And these are just
expansion of power and heat generation using
other companies that produce less greenhouse
a few of the types of organic waste that can be
renewable energies. The idea is to offer operators
gases than the permitted levels. One emission
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News from the Champions League
Thanks to a dense network of local sales and service providers, Jenbacher power plants can
now be found virtually everywhere in the world. Authorized Jenbacher sales and service
providers offer professional support and outstanding service to customers of GE’s gas engine
division – including communication in the local language and knowledge of significant regional
information. The largest independent sales and service provider out of these is Clarke Energy.
The Jenbacher team has been working closely with Clarke Energy since 1995 – to the mutual
benefit of both companies, which are now playing in the “Champions League” of the industry.
F
–> Largest independent sales and service provider for Jenbacher gas engines: Clarke Energy
engines in Great Britain. The outstanding quality
GE, Clarke Energy soon committed to interna-
Clarke Energy Ltd. sells and provides support for
of the engines made in Jenbach and Clarke
tional expansion.
Jenbacher products in many countries around
Energy’s strong service and customer orientation
the world, for everything from individual gen-
resulted in resounding success.
rom its headquarters in Liverpool, UK,
sets, fueled by natural gas or alternative gases
such as biogas, landfill gas or coal mine gas, to
entire combined heat and power plants. Clarke
Energy‘s core competence is in the conception
and realization of complete solutions for power
plants with an output of up to 45 MW. With its
policy of maintaining good customer proximity
With customer proximity and
more than 370 highly qualified
employees Clarke Energy ensures
top-quality service, technology
and customized solutions to meet
customer’s energy needs.
and with the expertise of more than 370 highly
The decisive milestone regarding
the company’s current expertise
in the power generation segment
came in 1995, when Clarke Energy
began working with Jenbacher
gas engines in Great Britain.
In 1998, the company became the exclusive
sales and service supplier for Jenbacher prod-
qualified employees, Clarke Energy ensures top-
The company continued to develop, expanding its
ucts in Australia and New Zealand, with Nigeria
quality service, state-of-the-art technology and
range of products and services with a number of
following in 1999. Just a few years later, Clarke
customized solutions to meet customers’ energy
technologies for various gas engine applications,
secured its position in India and France with its
needs. From a project’s start to its completion,
including professional project management and
own branches. The Clarke Energy international
Clarke Energy offers professional project man-
product expertise that is constantly growing. It is
network now includes branches in Ireland, China
agement and ISO-certified quality management.
particularly important to Clarke Energy to offer
and Tunisia, and the company is still gathering
All services – engineering and design, consultan-
its customers economical and ecologically sound
momentum._
cy and conception, installation and commission-
complete solutions. In addition, the company has
ing, and service and maintenance – come from
set up a dedicated customer service division for
a single tried and tested source.
Jenbacher products. The extensive range of ser-
–> Clarke Energy’s headquarters in Liverpool, UK
Clarke Energy Ltd.
·Largest independent distributor of Jenbacher
gas engines from GE Energy
·More than 370 employees in nine countries
·To date, plants installed with 1,700 MW
·More than 900 MW under O&M (operation &
maintenance) operator contract
vices includes a comprehensive stock of original
From spare parts supplier to energy pro-
Jenbacher spare parts, service, repair and remote
fessional. The decisive milestone regarding
monitoring.
the company’s current expertise in the power
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generation segment came in 1995, when Clarke
Sharing success around the world.
Energy began working with Jenbacher gas
Reinforced by its successful collaboration with
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Clarke Energy’s core competence is in the conception
and realization of complete solutions for power plants.
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Ultimate ambition:
Maximized customer
satisfaction
CoJen talks to Jim Clarke, CEO of Clarke Energy
CoJen: How would you describe the activities of Clarke Energy
using 15 Jenbacher J620 engines. Our services ranged from gas
in a single sentence?
purification and treatment to feeding electricity into the public
Jim Clarke: We constantly strive to find and realize innovative so-
grid two kilometers away. As with all coal mine gas projects, the
lutions to meet our customers’ needs. We meet these challenges
biggest challenges were removing dust and moisture from the
by collaborating with the Jenbacher gas engine division of GE.
gas and regulating the fluctuating methane content of the gas.
Another outstanding project recently was the combined heat and
How important is the cooperation with GE to you, and what
power plant for Hydro Polymers Ltd. in Durham, Great Britain. Here,
characterizes it?
too, our assignment was the design and construction of a turnkey
We have been collaborating with the Jenbacher team since 1995,
plant. The plant, with a natural gas-powered Jenbacher J612
and we are currently working together in nine countries around
engine and an electrical output of 1.8 MW, was commissioned in
the world. Both companies have grown significantly in the last
July 2008. The waste heat from the engine is used to preheat the
few years. This is due in part to our excellent cooperation, which
air used in the customer’s drying production process. With this, the
is based on considerable mutual trust, technical expertise and a
plant achieves an outstanding efficiency factor of 90%.
shared customer focus.
Thank you very much for this interview.
What joint goals have you set?
Simply put, our goal is to install as many Jenbacher gas engines
as possible and achieve the highest possible degree of customer
satisfaction. We are working together to accomplish this with
our comprehensive range of services and our knowledgeable
employees.
CoJen talking to:
Can you describe a couple of outstanding projects that Clarke
Energy has completed recently?
The first example that occurs to me is our coal mine gas project
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Coal mine gas project in Moranbah, Queensland, Australia: complete solution from a single tried and tested source
for Energy Developments Ltd. in the Australian town of Moranbah,
jim clarke
Queensland. The plant was commissioned in November 2008. We
CEO
designed and built a turnkey 45 MW plant fueled by coal mine gas
Clark Energy
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region special
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The Need for
More Power
Jenbacher Sales & Service Providers
in Southeast Asia and India
India – Clarke Energy India Private Limited
“Shivkiran”, Lane no. 4, Dahanukar Colony, Kothrud, Pune 411 038
Phone: +91 20 30241704
Thailand – Italthai Industrial Co., Ltd.
2013 New Petchburi Road, Bangkapi, Huay Kwang, Bangkok 10310
Phone: +662 3191031-40
Indonesia – Navigat Energy Pte. Ltd.
139 Cecil Street, 04-02 Cecil House, Singapore 069539, Rep. of Singapore
Phone: +62-21-5724944
Malaysia and Singapore – JD Group Sdn. Bhd.
1, Jalan Lada Hitam Satu, 16/12A 40200 Shah Alam
Phone: +603 55191 000
–> Jakarta, Indonesia
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For additional information, please contact our GE offices in India (jenbacher.india@ge.com) and Singapore (jenbacher.singapore@ge.com).
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INDIA. Nearby India – not considered part of
Southeast Asia nor a member of ASEAN – has
the fourth-largest coal reserves in the world. The
country currently has about 140 GW of genera-
The countries of southeast Asia and India couldn’t be more
different, but most share one characteristic:
tion capacity, mainly based on coal, thermal and
hydro, with about 8% from renewables. Dominating the South Asia continent, India – made
up primarily of Hindus – has a diverse economy,
The Need for
More Power
with about half its population in agriculture.
Services are the country’s major source of
economic growth, however, accounting for
more than half of India’s output with less than
one-third of its labor force. Commercial energy
demand is expected to grow by 4% annually.
Commercial energy demand in
India is expected to grow by 4%
annually.
As their energy requirements grow along with their populations, the diverse countries of Southeast Asia and
nearby India are seeking ways to fulfill their power needs. Stymied by lack of infrastructure and funding, many of
Although the government’s goal is power for all
these countries still have rural areas that are largely unserved by their power grids. And even those nations that
by 2012, most rural Indian households do not
have plenty of natural resources are faced with populations that have grown so quickly – or are so spread out –
use electricity – about 80 million households still
that their power supplies have not kept up with demand.
use kerosene for lighting – and even in electrified
villages, supply is inadequate and unreliable.
G
reater energy stability, security and sustainability were some
Per capita energy use is just one quarter of the
global average at 630 kW/annum.
IndonesiA. Unlike Thailand, Indonesia has plenty of natural gas,
of the energy goals outlined at the annual ASEAN (Association
with resources estimated to last more than 50 years. Still, with
While most countries in the region lack electrical
of Southeast Asian Nations) Ministers on Energy Meeting last
less than 60% of the population served by the grid, Indonesia is
power, there are exceptions, such as the highly
August in Thailand. But although they agree on their countries’
especially hungry for power. The country’s 230 million population is
industrialized nations of Malaysia and Singapore.
energy needs, the nations participating in ASEAN couldn’t be more
spread over a country that is made up of more than 17,000 islands,
A peninsula bordering Thailand, Malaysia has
diverse.
6,000 of which are inhabited. The country’s people, most of whom
plenty of petroleum and natural gas – and not
are Muslims, work primarily in agriculture, such as rice, coffee and
nearly enough people to use it all. The island of
palm oil, as well as in industry, including petroleum and natural gas.
Singapore does import most of its fuel, mainly
THAILAND. There’s Thailand, for instance, found in the heart of
natural gas from Malaysia and Indonesia, to
Southeast Asia and one of the most devoutly Buddhist countries
in the world. Thailand’s economy is dependent on its exports,
primarily rice and palm oil. Energy-wise, the country, which is
about the size of Spain, supplies electricity to about 80% of its 65.5
Indonesia will need at least 20 GW
of power expansion within
the next ten years.
support the densely populated country, which
has 4.7 million people on 700 square kilometers
of land.
million population. A big problem is lack of natural resources, with
Thailand importing most of its natural gas from Myanmar and
The supply challenges in Indonesia are many. The country is
BUT INCREASING POWER IN THESE COUNTRIES
Malaysia. Political uncertainty has plagued Thailand, too, ham-
dependent on oil for electricity generation, but oil production is de-
ISN’T SIMPLE. Industrialized countries such as
pering some infrastructure megaprojects.
pleting, and the country sees coal as the primary energy source of
Malaysia and Singapore generally rely on large,
the future. Although coal and natural gas reserves are abundant,
centralized power sources to meet their electric-
the supporting infrastructure is limited, with a lack of gas pipe net-
ity needs. While these plants are usually quite
works, coal transportation and electricity transmission networks.
economical, they transmit electricity for long
Indonesia will need at least 20 GW of power expansion within
distances over huge power lines. That approach
Still, Thailand is the major economic power in the Mekong region
the next ten years. In Indonesia from 1970 to 2006, the average
won’t work in most rural areas of Southeast Asia
and also is the leading consumer of electricity compared with
growth of primary energy averaged around 8%, and the growth
and India, where many remote villages are not
its neighbors. In 2003, for instance, the country consumed 1,448
rate of demand through 2026 is estimated at 7%. Making up the
yet electrified or have low load densities. Exten-
kilowatt-hours of electricity per capita, as opposed to China’s energy
largest energy consumer is the industrial sector at 40%, followed
sion of the grid is uneconomical and would lead
consumption at 827 kilowatt-hours per capita. The current installed
by transportation at 38% and household and commercial at 22%.
to heavy transmission and distribution losses.
power generation capacity is about 30 GW, not including imports
With a total installed capacity of about 29 GW, Indonesia relies on
Around the globe, too, prices for fossil fuels have
of 340 MW from Laos and 300 MW from Malaysia. Peak demand is
coal at 46% as its primary power supplier, followed by oil at 24%.
expected to rise to nearly 50 GW by 2021.
Natural gas is third at 14%.
Thailand is the leading consumer of electricity
compared with its neighbors.
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> energy crises because, as import prices rise, they just don’t
As their energy requirements grow along with their populations,
the countries of Southeast Asia and India are seeking ways to
fulfill their power needs.
have the resources to meet their countries’ power needs.
Those countries that have natural resources must deal with the
consequences of using them. India, for instance, has relied heavily
on coal, but realizes it must reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
Finally, lack of funding can make energy expansion difficult. Many
countries are looking into carbon credit programs, emissions
trading schemes designed to help mitigate global warming. The
Clean Development Mechanism, an arrangement under the Kyoto
Protocol, allows industrialized countries that have a greenhouse
gas reduction commitment to invest in projects that reduce emissions in developing countries.
Reliable power supply is key
for economic growth. Financing can also take place through sales of excess power. In
India, for instance, there is a ready market for excess power since
power shortages are frequent. Through such programs, existing
and new customers could add additional capacity and trade up to
50% of the total installed capacity.
GE: A MAJOR PRESENCE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA AND INDIA.
Traditional energy sources such as coal and oil will continue to be
used and needed in Southeast Asia and India, and GE’s product
and service offerings can be found in many countries in the
region. GE’s presence in Indonesia, for instance, dates back to
supply and preserving the environment.
Efficiency has targeted a potential capacity of 190 MW. Sources
per day from other municipalities and 1,000 tons per day from
the 1970s with the introduction of the turbine business and has
In India, more state governments are moving toward renewable
are livestock farms, agriculture and the palm industry.
industry.
continued to grow since then.
purchase obligations, and the Electricity Act 2003 mandates the
Biogas is also seen as a solution in India, where plants could use
In India, GE installed the first hydropower plant in 1902. Today,
Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) to promote
cow manure, slaughterhouse and vegetable market wastes, as
SOLUTIONS WITH JENBACHER GAS ENGINES. Gas engines often
all of GE’s global businesses have a presence in India, and the
renewable energy development.
well as urban and industrial wastes. Co-digestion of farm and
are a practical solution for decentralized power generation. Offer-
agriculture residues can be mingled with urban and industrial
ing small footprint requirements and quick installation, they can
wastes. The country’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
even help solve environmental dilemmas. Financing can be done
estimates biogas potential from agro-industrial wastes at about
utilizing carbon credits, and payback on investment can take just
1,300 MW, primarily from distilleries, but also from such industries
a couple of years. Following are solutions that could be signifi-
as sugar, starch and slaughterhouses.
cantly expanded in Southeast Asia and India, based on those
company participates in a wide range of manufacturing, services
and technology businesses there.
While GE Energy is well known throughout the region for its large
steam and gas turbines and even for its nuclear business, huge
centralized power sources simply can’t meet all of the needs of
Thailand – perhaps because of its lack of
natural resources – leads the region in terms
of governmental support
for renewable energy projects.
the rural communities in Southeast Asia and India. A more suit-
countries’ resources and needs:
able approach for those areas is distributed generation, where
BIOGAS IN THE FOCUS. While the more traditional renewable
energy is produced very near where it is used, sometimes even in
sources of wind and solar have been employed in a number of
the same building.
Southeast Asia projects, one option gaining widespread support
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations
has recognized the need and benefits of
renewable, sustainable energy sources.
oil, followed by Indonesia and Thailand. In Thailand alone, GE has
about 20 installations, some of which have several engines, at
is biomass – plant matter, such as agricultural waste, grass, crops
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• Palm oil plants. Malaysia is the top producer of crude palm
DISTRIBUTED GENERATION, RENEWABLES AND ALTERNATIVE
or waste materials from such industries as sugar cane and palm
The financial viability of biogas projects in India depends on
palm oil plants – where 40 to 45 tons of palm oil fruit can create
ENERGY SOURCES. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations
oil that can be used as a solid fuel or converted into liquid or
revenue sources, such as sale of power, sale of manure and
the equivalent of 1 megawatt of electrical power within an hour.
(ASEAN) has recognized the need and benefits of renewable, sustain-
gaseous forms to produce heat and electricity.
compost, and carbon trading through the Clean Development
At the Tha-Chang mill, the Thai Biogas Energy Company (TBEC)
able energy sources, which often are a natural fit with distributed
Thailand, for instance, produced 1,500 MW from biomass in 2007,
Mechanism (CDM). Government support has included provisions in
processes 60 tons of palm oil fruit per hour. Palm oil mills involved
generation. Thailand – perhaps because of its lack of natural resour-
and the Ministry of Energy is targeting 2,800 MW by 2011. Also
Electricity Act 2003 such as open access to the grid for renewable
are collecting carbon credits and can even sell electricity on the
ces – leads the region in terms of governmental support for renew-
gaining popular support is the utilization of biogas from animal
power, preferential tariffs by state regulators, targets for renew-
grid. Read more about this project on page 33.
able energy projects. The country has implemented a law that en-
manure, which lowers greenhouse gas emissions as well as ani-
able power and captive generation decontrolled. Fiscal incentives
ables small power producers to invest in renewable energy projects.
mal waste. That’s significant in Southeast Asia and India, where
or concessions include customs duty for imports, excise duty for
• Tapioca starch factories. A new biodigester system at the
In Indonesia, the country has put priority on alternative energy
such waste increasingly poses groundwater contamination issues
manufacture of renewable power devices and income tax.
largest tapioca starch factory in Southeast Asia provides nearly
development including renewable energy. The government’s
in some areas.
Dumpsites, too, constitute a valuable energy source. Municipal
100% of the factory’s considerable energy demand, displacing
pricing policy gives major influence to better energy efficiency
Currently, Thailand’s power generation output from biogas is
solid waste (MSW) now just produces 4 MW of power in Thailand,
significant annual purchases of fuel oil and grid electricity. The
and energy diversification, which could play an important role in
about 28 MW, but that figure could expand to 60 MW by 2011
but the government has targeted 100 MW by 2011. The source:
grid-connected 5 MW power plant supplies all its electrical energy
reducing the cost of electricity production, securing the energy
– and the Department of Alternative Energy Development and
9,000 tons per day of waste in Bangkok alone, with 6,300 tons
to the factory, with the added capability of selling surplus
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Limited (KWTE) is a pioneer in this field and owns and operates
the facility as a renewable energy services company. The factory
India
includes three Jenbacher J320 generator sets.
Natural resources:
Coal (fourth-largest reserves in the world), iron
ore, manganese, mica, bauxite, titanium ore,
• Landfill sites. Using Jenbacher engines, companies can pro-
chromite, natural gas, diamonds, petroleum,
duce green power, while minimizing land and water pollution. The life
limestone
span of the dumpsite can be increased three to five times as well. In
Population:
1.15 billion (2008)
Singapore, for instance, Jenbacher gas engines are being used in the
Government:Federal republic
country’s first organic waste biomethanization treatment plant.
Economy:Average growth rate of more than 7% from
1997 – 2007. Poverty reduced by about
• Cow manure. In India, a methane-to-energy plant uses 235 tons
10 percentage points.
per day of cattle manure to produce 1 MW of power and 35 tons
Electricity production:
665.3 billion kWh (2007)
per day of organic fertilizer. The project, which uses Jenbacher gas
Electricity consumption:
engines, received the “Best ‘Green’ Power Plant in Asia” award at
Natural gas production:
31.7 billion cu m (2007)
Power-Gen Asia 2007.
Natural gas consumption:
• Sewage gas. Biogas can be produced by the digestion and
Indonesia
incineration of sewage sludge. In India, for instance, sewage treat-
Natural resources:Petroleum, tin, natural gas, nickel, timber,
ment plants have been established in major cities, with funding
bauxite, copper, fertile soils, coal, gold, silver
available through Jawaharlal Nehru Renewable Urban Mission
Population:
237.7 million (2008)
(JNURM), providing an opportunity for Jenbacher engines.
Government: Republic
Economy: GDP real growth rate 6.1% (2007)
• Associated petroleum gas. In Indonesia, opportunities exist
Electricity production:
to use associated petroleum gas, often called flare gas, unwanted
Electricity consumption:
natural gas that is disposed of by burning as it is released from an
Natural gas production:
56 billion cu m (2007)
oil field or at a gas processing plant.
Natural gas consumption:
GE’s Jenbacher solutions are helping
to meet the region’s energy demand.
Thailand
Natural resources:
Tin, rubber, natural gas, tungsten, tantalum,
timber, lead, gypsum, lignite, fluorite
Programs are being developed for associated petroleum gas
Population: 65.5 million
utilization, mostly for small power generation. For a long time, this
Government: Constitutional monarchy
unwanted oil by-product has been simply flared. But because of
Economy: Annual real GDP growth averaged 6% from
the increase in both environmental consciousness and energy
2002 – 2004; but declined to 4.9% from 2005 – 2007
demand, flaring is now often avoided or even prohibited.
Electrical production: 130.7 billion kWh (2006)
GE’s solutions are helping to meet the region’s energy demand.
Electrical consumption: 123.9 billion kWh (2006)
A well-established sales and service network for Jenbacher gas
Natural gas production: 25.4 billion cu m (2007)
engines in Southeast Asia and India ensures that GE is set up to
Natural gas consumption: 35.3 billion cu m (2007)
support the region’s needs. In addition, the Hangzhou packaging operation for Jenbacher gas engines, which ships engines for
Southeast Asia, ensures fast response and excellent customer
support. A strong network of distributors – Clarke Energy in India,
Italthai in Thailand and PT Navigat in Indonesia – provide local expertise with their thorough knowledge of the countries we serve._
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Jenbacher engine where it, along with oxygen, can be burned
directly. 40 to 45 tons of palm oil fruit can create the equivalent
of 1 MW of electrical power within an hour. The Tha-Chang mill
produces 60 tons per hour.
The palm oil mills involved can collect carbon credits for the power produced, which can be turned into money. In Thailand, too, an
innovative government program allows palm oil mills to connect
Turning waste into
energy
The area around the Tha-Chang palm oil processing mill in Thailand used to emit
a pungent odor. Even worse, wastewater from the plant discharged methane –
their power to the grid – and sell it. Since this energy comes from
a renewable energy source, they are also entitled to an add-on
tariff. “Obviously, the palm oil producers are very eager to do this,”
says Dietmar Rauter, GE Energy Sales Manager – Southeast Asia.
“They are taking what used to be a malodorous area that emitted
gases into the environment, and turning it into electricity. It is a
winning situation for them.” Payback on the initial investment is
usually within two to two-and-a-half years.
“The palm oil producers are taking
what used to be a malodorous area
that emitted gases into the environment,
and turning it into energy.”
a leading cause of global warming – into the air. But that was before Thai Biogas
Energy Company (TBEC), using GE’s Jenbacher gas engines, began …
TBEC, one of the leading biogas companies in Thailand, has four
operating projects that create biogas and electricity. In addition, annual carbon credits from TBEC’s projects exceed 130,000
per year. The company develops, designs, finances, implements,
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operates and maintains the projects. “Thailand’s shape really
benefits this conversion of methane to electricity,” Rauter says.
oday, there’s no longer a strong odor. There
“The palm oil mills are mainly in the south of Thailand – fairly near
are no environmentally detrimental emissions.
And palm oil producers are able to make money
by generating power from the wastewater produced from processing palm oil.
The palm oil business is a major industry in Thailand, second only in the world to Malaysia and
Indonesia. Palm oil, which is used for cooking
in most Southeast Asian kitchens, comes from
the fruit from palm trees. Fruit bunches grow on
the palm trees for six to eight months until they
are ripe and weigh 30 to 40 kg, and then they
The oil production process generates
huge quantities of organic waste
material that, if not processed, has
a negative impact on the ecological
balance of the region.
tourist areas and major cities – and are very well connected to
the electric grid.”
THE JOURNEY HAS JUST BEGUN … GE sold its first Jenbacher
engines for Thailand’s palm oil industry in 2006 – coinciding with
the passage of Thailand’s carbon credit laws. Today, GE has about
20 installations, some of which use several Jenbacher engines.
The plants range in size from 500 kW up to 6 MW of power. Very
large plants process some 200 tons of fruit per hour.
“Carbon credit trading development has been a major factor
are cut off and collected. At a processing mill,
in this industry, since it is a big part of the payback to the palm
the fruit bunch is steamed and the crude oil is
oil producers,” Rauter says. Educating those palm oil producers
pressed out of it. Wastewater that is created in
about the benefits of becoming electricity producers has been a
the process is pumped into a lagoon.
challenge, but more and more palm oil mills are recognizing that
they can profit from the system. And this business gets more and
THE THA-CHANG MILL PROJECT. In Thailand,
more interesting in other countries, such as Malaysia, as well.
temperatures reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit – or
The system used at palm oil mills is also easily replicated for other
higher – each day. The steamy wastewater cre-
industries, such as tapioca starch factories. Meanwhile, however,
ates bacteria, which quickly begins to smell, and
palm oil farmers in Thailand are reaping the benefits from TBEC’s
the bacteria creates methane, which climbs into
projects as their smelly lagoons are replaced with the smell of
the atmosphere.
money._
Or that’s what used to happen at the Tha-Chang
mill. TBEC has covered the wastewater lagoon
with what looks like a huge blanket. The methane that is emitted from the lagoon is collected
and sucked out from under the blanket into a
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With the Jenbacher service team,
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The Jenbacher service team offers its customers customized, professional service throughout the life cycle of their Jenbacher gas engines, living
up to its responsibilities for the smooth operation of the customers’ equipment. It is not just the development and production of best available
gas engine technology that makes GE’s Jenbacher product line highly successful. After all, it is the right service at the right time that ensures
optimum operation of the engine, and thus the efficiency of the plant.
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service organization and the 1,500
service technicians working for authorized sales
and service providers – more than 60 around the
Upgrades, Repair and Overhaul
Commissioning
the elegant Plaza Indonesia hotel and shopping
countries around the world ensures the very best
complex in Jakarta or at the Strass sewage treat-
care and support for customers at their loca-
ment plant in Austria.
tions. This in turn creates a high level of customer
satisfaction.
Investing in flexible, customized
solutions for customer success.
world – ensure that GE customers have the very
best care and support.
Spare parts. The first-class quality of Jenbacher
original spare parts contributes significantly to
“GE’s life-cycle management underscores the company’s high quality
standards and assures us of the
best service whenever we need it.”
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Spare Parts
Contractual
Service
Agreements
– Kwekerij Baarenburg, Niederlande
Commissioning. Our experienced certified field
the engines’ long service life of 60,000 operating
technicians make sure the engines are installed
hours – and more. Parts can be delivered on time
according to our customers requirements.
around the world.
Service agreements. Flexible service agree-
Upgrades, repairs and overhauls.
ments meet our customers maintenance require-
With upgrades consistently installed in the course
“When signing a contract for a Jenbacher gas
ments while giving maximum cost control for the
of regular maintenance work, the power plant
engine, you are really entering into a life-long
life of the gas engines.
can run even more efficiently. In the case of major
partnership. GE’s life-cycle management under-
Field Service
Training
overhauls, the Jenbacher Repair Center offers atTraining. Specialized, practical training
tractive, flexible solutions. Downtime is minimized
and assures us of the best service whenever we
programs for customers, operators, and sales
with time-saving exchange engine options._
need it,” says the Dutch rose grower Baaren-
and service providers are targeted to meet the
burg, describing the longtime relationship with
individual needs of participants.
scores the company’s high quality standards
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the gas engine division of GE Energy.
Lifetime Services Plus for Jenbacher
Remote monitoring. With timely and accurate technical support, our remote monitoring,
gas engines. With Jenbacher gas engines, life
cycle management begins the moment they
diagnostics and servicing is provided globally
Remote Monitoring, Diagnostics and Servicing
through the Jenbacher service network.
are commissioned. Customers around the world
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value the secure feeling of all-around support –
Field service. Local presence of Jenbacher
whether they are in a Dutch tomato greenhouse,
sales and service providers in more than 60
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At the same time, we are continually working on
improvements in the area of remote connection.
We are testing the use of satellite links, among
Technology development is at the forefront for
GE Energy’s Jenbacher gas engine division
In top form!
others, in order to offer this service in more
remote regions in which no Internet or telephone
connections are available. All in all, we see it as
our obligation to care for the engines over their
lifetime, in order to make it possible for our customers to operate their plants in a cost-efficient
manner. An additional objective is also to further
improve the durability of core components.
Is there also potential for improvement of Jen-
Some 200 employees worldwide work on the technological development of Jenbacher gas engines. Between 2005 and 2009, the company doubled
bacher engines in the environmental area?
its investment in this area, underscoring the importance that GE places on technological advancement. Since the beginning of 2009, a dedicated
Gas engines are already among the cleanest
team within the newly established Technology Service division has been working on improved service solutions for plants that have already been
types of engines available, and we are achiev-
installed.
ing excellent results with such products as the
CoJen speaking to Bernd Wilmsen, Technology Leader Service for the Jenbacher product line
CL.AIR exhaust gas treatment. However, there
is still potential to further reduce emissions, for
instance in the area of combustion optimization,
catalysers or thermal after-treatment. It is a very
important area for us.
“We are investing in the future now,
so that we will continue to be a
technology leader in the gas engine
industry.”
CoJen: Mr. Wilmsen, GE is among the world’s
of 90% for combined heat and power generation
leading companies in the design and produc-
plants. There are, however, still applications with
tion of gas engines for the efficient genera-
potential, such as when there has been no heat
How is Jenbacher coping with the current
tion of power and heat. How significant is the
demand so far and therefore the waste heat
tense economic situation? Are you more cau-
development of technology in your company?
from the engines has not been used. We are
tious at the moment?
And what are the main objectives for the new
presently developing a process for this applica-
No – in fact the opposite is true. We keep on
Technology Service division for Jenbacher gas
tion in cooperation with GE’s Global Research
increasing our investments in technological
engines?
Center in Munich.
development every year, and in 2009 we are
Bernd Wilmsen: Investment in technological advancement is at the forefront at GE. On the one
hand, it helps to secure our technology leadership for the future. On the other hand, advance-
planning to spend about 10% more than the
“Our technological developments
are always catered towards
customer benefits.”
previous year. We are investing in the future
now, so that we will continue to be a technology
leader in the gas engine industry.
ment is critical because we are accountable to
our customers. After all, they are accustomed
What further potential for development is the
to purchasing innovation when they buy a
Service Technology division currently working
Jenbacher engine. In the Service Technology
on?
division, we are working to continually improve
On the whole, our technological developments
engines that have already been installed, to
always have customer benefits in mind. For our
make it possible for our customers to operate
customers, the reliability of their engines is par-
their plants in an even more economical manner.
ticularly important. We achieve improvements
At the same time, we are also developing new
above all through better adjustment of the plant
products, for instance for gas cleaning, which
to the different areas of application, because
will deliver added value for existing plants.
the better an engine is calibrated to its specific
CoJen talking to:
use, the more reliably it runs. In addition, we are
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Jenbacher plants already achieve an efficiency
developing new service maintenance strategies
level of over 90%. Is an improvement in ef-
in the Service division that are ideally suited to
ficiency even possible?
the requirements of our customers. A key term in
bernd wilmsen
Of course, it’s difficult to improve on peak values
this context is “condition-based maintenance.”
Technology Leader Service
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So far, so near:
Connecting customers
remotely in Asia
Faster and smarter:
Digitizing Field Service
Growing energy consumption in Indonesia presents a challenge to the state-owned
GE keeps up with the latest technology, even when the issue at hand is
energy providers, and energy shortages are commonplace. With the showcase
documentation of the services provided. Among other things, the Signature Pad
project Plaza Indonesia Extension, GE has established itself in Asia as a competent
(digital signature) greatly simplifies paperless accounting between the service
provider for the growing number of companies looking for a reliable, decentralized
technicians and customers, therefore speeding up the entire process.
energy supply. A decisive factor here is the possibility of remote monitoring for the
Jenbacher plant using the “Hermes” remote service package, which this customer
decided to purchase.
Plaza Indonesia Extension –
remote service, without a service technician
Paperwork was yesterday.
a prestigious project in Asia. The Plaza
having to drive to the plant. In addition, with
In days gone by, Jenbacher service technicians had to fill out a
Indonesia Shopping Center and the Grand Hyatt
regular maintenance and overhauls, the technical
number of forms when they carried out maintenance work or
Jakarta, one of the most symbolic buildings
online support helps achieve better planning
commissioning at the customer site. In addition to their technical
in Asia, is located at the heart of the business
and organization. Overall, remote service signifi-
competence, they had to demonstrate their skills in a wide variety
district in Jakarta. The expansion project is also
cantly improves both the availability of the plant
of report writing: Assembly reports, time sheets, travel expense
one of the most prestigious projects for the Jen-
and its efficiency. And finally, the data analysis
and out-of-pocket accounting were all part of the program. The
bacher gas engine division of GE. Nine natural
can be extremely helpful when optimizing the
customer onsite had to sign personally to confirm that the work
gas-fueled J620 GS engines with total electrical
individual plant with customized solutions, which
had been carried out in good order.
output of about 25 MW will in future supply the
is another benefit to all customers.
Signature pad is today.
entire complex with reliable, efficient energy.
Making use of learning. In addition to the
With the introduction of the ERP system from Oracle, service
Remote – from Jakarta to Jenbach. One
customers, the authorized service providers also
technicians can complete all reports onsite on their laptops. The
of the challenges of this first remote connection
benefit from the use of remote technology. The
customer’s signature is digitized using the Signature Pad and
in Indonesia was the country’s IT infrastructure,
availability of plant data has a direct impact
stored together with the reports. The advantage to the customer:
which had not kept pace with economic growth.
on improved planning for services offered and
The entire process is simpler and better, and the time saved on
Together with the local sales and service pro-
therefore on the expansion of the service com-
administrative work can be used for personal contact.
vider PT Navigat, the Jenbacher team set up an
petence of Jenbacher service providers. In the
Internet connection for the remote service. The
case of complex issues, the Excellence Center in
connection has been as trouble-free as it is in all
Jenbach can also dial into the plant quickly and
other areas of the world.
easily to help with error analysis. Once again,
this means that the customer benefits from
Available for all eventualities – in an
optimized plant availability thanks to the remote
instant. Remote service offers many benefits
connection._
to the customer. In case of a malfunction, remote service help is immediate, and downtime
can be minimized. Statistics show that 50%
of technical problems can be eliminated with
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–> Prestigious project: The Plaza Indonesia
A small but important side benefit is that the new ERP system also
Plaza Indonesia facts:
·Total space: more than 220,000 m2
·5 underground levels with parking for
allows structured, simple recording of empirical values, concerns
and areas for improvement that can be addressed in the long
term to improve the Jenbacher products._
around 1,200 cars
·6 floors of entertainment with a movie
theater and shopping mall
·41 storeys office tower, 48 storeys residential tower
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New from old:
Major overhaul of the
Strass wastewater treatment plant
After 60,000 operating hours, it was time to overhaul the sewage gas cogeneration unit of the
Achental-Inntal-Zillertal Wastewater Management Association in Strass, Austria. The Jenbacher
unit at this sewage treatment plant is responsible for power supply of 167,000 residential
homes. After a record time of just 15 days, the engine was reinstalled – and performance has
been significantly improved ever since.
A
CoJen talks to Josef Dengg, Managing Director
fter the major overhaul, the combined heat
and power plant at the sewage treatment plant
of the Achental-Inntal-Zillertal Wastewater
in Tyrolean Strass is ideally equipped for the next
Management Association
60,000 operating hours or 2,500 days. Furthermore, it is more efficient and economical than
A good fellowship
ever before. Its efficiency was increased by 1.5
percentage points with the upgrades carried
out in the course of the general overhaul. In
CoJen: Why did you decide to have your plant
addition, a number of technical innovations have
completely overhauled instead of buying a
new engine?
reduced the plant’s gas consumption by about
30,000 m3 per year.
–> Record time for overhaul: 15 days
Josef Dengg: Economic considerations were the
decisive factor. A major overhaul – which usually
With specific upgrades and
overhauls GE ensures that our
customers Jenbacher engines are
kept with the latest technology.
since the Strass sewage treatment plant has two
increases the service life of an engine by around
older engines that operated during this time to
12 to 15 years – was much more profitable for
“dispose of” the gas and secure power supply.
us than buying a new engine. The upgrades carried out at the same time to improve efficiency
As good as new. This example clearly shows
For the customer, the most important factor in
how a major overhaul can bring huge savings
improving the profitability of the plant was not
to the customer. The costs are about a third
What are the most striking aspects of your
improving the output of the engine, but incre-
of the cost of purchasing a new engine, which
relationship with the Jenbacher service team?
asing its efficiency. In the past, because of the
in many cases makes a major overhaul – due
In our dealings with the Jenbacher team, they
natural fluctuations in sewage water volume,
after 60,000 operating hours – a good alterna-
have always been competent, reliable and have
biowaste had to be added at times to achieve
tive to purchasing a new engine. With specific
worked well with us. On this basis, we have de-
sufficient gas volume. Thanks to the now-redu-
upgrades, Jenbacher engines are kept with the
veloped an ecological and economical symbiosis
ced gas consumption, this is only necessary in
latest technology by undergoing an overhaul. For
based on fellowship over the last 19 years.
exceptional cases.
the customer, these improvements ensure the
The Jenbacher service offer of an exchange
efficient operation of their plant._
engine during the overhaul was not needed
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made it even more cost effective.
The Jenbacher overhaul
resulted in 30,000 m3 less fuel
consumption per year.
–> Ideally equipped for the next 60,000 operating hours: sewage treatment plant in Tyrolean village Strass
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coJen
supply chain
supply chain
coJen
The core component
from Tyrol
As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of gas engines, GE even has its
own crankshaft production facility in Jenbach. The facility is currently being
significantly expanded to achieve greater production depth and flexibility.
Customers will benefit from this move with shorter delivery times and superior
quality.
Crankshafts – a core engine component.
Every reciprocating engine contains a crankshaft,
experience in the production of crankshafts for
of a millimeter for diameter, conicity, concentric-
engine function and lifecycle time. Overlap-
Jenbacher Series 2, 3 and 4 engines.
ity, cylindricity and run out have to be achieved.
ping regions of individual holes are particularly
This tolerance bench is equivalent to about half
critical; a bulk particle less than 0.1 millimeter in
the diameter of a human hair.
size may result in expensive motor damage. For
which transmits power to other components,
such as the generator. Along with the conrods
Capacity expansion brings benefits to
and pistons, the crankshaft is therefore a core
customers and GE. GE’s decision in mid
engine component.
2007 to expand its crankshaft production was
prompted by steadily growing demand. The
Continous investment in latest
manufacturing technology
increases flexibility and capacity. consequence has been not only a significant
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polished, cleaned and inspected. All this work is
carried out by hand by our specially trained staff
– with the assistance of endoscopes similar to
those used in medicine.
expansion of capacity, but also increased productivity. For example, setup times have been
Here, too, the Jenbacher team employs the very
reduced to such an extent that the Jenbacher
latest technologies, making it possible to achieve
It is understood that every crankshaft is subject
It is hardly surprising that this component is
team has been able to shift from conventional
new capacities and faster processing times.
to a 100% inspection for accuracy and surface
extremely strained through bending, torsion and
batch production to single piece flow production.
Over and above this, the new machine tools
quality, cracks and cleanliness before it is
vibration. The requirements made on produc-
For the customer, this means shorter delivery
offer higher processing quality and help to keep
dispatched just-in-time for assembling in an
tion are correspondingly high. Besides material
times – not just for new engines, but also for
WIP (work in progress) to a minimum.
engine. This is the only way to ensure that crank-
quality, factors such as geometrical accuracy,
maintenance and repair work.
In addition, the staff must be highly qualified
shafts do not become soiled between production
residual tension, surface quality and heat treat-
However, the biggest advantage of this expan-
and motivated for such an expansion – and
and installation. The crankshafts of plants being
ment during production processes are all of
sion is the significantly increased flexibility. In
Jenbacher certainly has such a staff. The gas
overhauled are also inspected for damage in the
decisive importance to the equipment’s quality
the future, it will also be possible to manufacture
engines division of GE attaches great impor-
crankshaft production department, and are sub-
and lifecycle.
crankshafts for type 6 engines. Production can
tance to the training and further education of
jected to the same quality inspection processes
then be adapted to changing customer demand.
its apprentices and staff in all areas of the com-
as new crankshafts. From initial delivery to
pany – from job preparation to development.
overhaul, the maxim is: Do everything possible
Each year, GE needs several thousand crank-
–> GE is investing in the latest crankshaft production technology in Jenbach
this reason, the intersections must be precisely
Highly qualified and experienced
employees are the basis for
implementing such technology.
shafts for Jenbacher gas engines as well as
Quality not left to chance. Both sophisti-
for other business areas within the company,
cated machine tools and skilled employees are
Minute attention to detail. The fact that
such as GE Transportation and GE Oil & Gas.
needed to manufacture crankshafts that meet
GE pays great attention to quality is illustrated
Jenbacher is the only business within GE with
the high quality requirements for operation in
by the oil holes in each crankshaft. These holes
the expertise to manufacture them. This capabil-
Jenbacher gas engines. For example, criteria
provide a reliable supply of oil to the bearings,
ity is the result of more than three decades of
such as tolerances of less than two hundredths
and are therefore of decisive importance to both
to ensure unrivaled quality._
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coJen
personality story
personality story
coJen
An interview with Michael Wagner, Marketing Leader:
Innovative products and creative
solutions for a successful future
Michael Wagner has a passion for gas engines. Born in Salzburg, he has been working with
Jenbacher gas engines for more than 16 years now and has long since grown to consider Tyrol
his home. He is an innovative engineer with business foresight, and he attaches equal importance to striving for technically perfect products actively seeking for direct contact with the
customers. In an interview with CoJen, Michael Wagner talked about the exciting times in the
international gas engine business and the daily challenge of building customer enthusiasm for
gas engine technology from GE.
CoJen: Mr. Wagner, you have been working for
marketing for our gas engines. We also put
over the world. Europe will still play an important
but also environmental policy considerations
lute core competence for years. In addition,
the Jenbacher product line for more than 16
a lot of energy into the development of new
role in our international business. In the medium
that validate the use of gas engines. For us, as
service and customer support have the highest
years. Would it be fair to describe you as an
applications and services for our customers.
term, however, I see the biggest potential for
a company, it is now extremely important to
priority for the Jenbacher team. We manage to
“old-timer” in the company?
Utilizing industrial waste gases, such as in the
growth in Russia, India and Bangladesh, as well
position our Jenbacher products and services so
maintain excellent customer proximity with our
Michael Wagner: You’re right. Sixteen years
steel industry, is a good example.
as in the Asian regions of Indonesia and China
that we emerge from the crisis stronger than we
own subsidiaries and with our local sales and
and in Brazil in Latin America. These emerging
were when we entered it. The current situation is
service providers. Thanks to our global network,
countries offer ideal conditions for the use of
therefore not just a risk, but also an opportunity.
customers can be sure they are in good hands
working for the same company tends to be
a rare thing in the current day and age. But I
haven’t worked in the same position for that
whole time, and furthermore, the growth and
My job is to create new
segments and develop regions
for future business. changes in the company have always made my
work exciting and challenging.
with us.
with rapidly increasing demand for electricity,
Nevertheless, the international gas engine
with public power supply lagging behind.
business is becoming progressively more
competitive. What are the arguments in favor
What area of your work is the most appealing
to you personally?
How do you see this development in light of
of a power plant from GE, from the customer’s
Does that mean that we can count on you for
Without doubt, the development of new applica-
the current economic situation?
perspective?
another 16 years?
tions for our gas engines. Many of the segments
Good projects that make economic sense are re-
For customers, what is decisive is that the gas
By then I would definitely be an old-timer. But se-
in which we want to be present today and in the
alized even when the economy is down. In some
engine solves their energy problem. Sometimes
riously, we live in an amazingly exciting time. De-
future do not fully exist yet; they must first be
regions, however, there are delays because the
they have no access to the public grid and have
mand for efficient, decentralized power stations
actively created. From the business standpoint,
question of financing cannot be easily solved
to generate their own power. Or, if they want to
has grown rapidly in the last few years. Given
that is an extremely stimulating challenge. It re-
there. In addition, most of our applications offer
generate electricity and heat more efficiently,
the fact that worldwide energy consumption will
quires innovative ideas and the ability to realize
significant environmental benefits. The reduction
they may find that a cogeneration plant is
Age: 44
double again in the next 20 to 30 years, I see no
them. That’s a quality that Jenbach as a location
of greenhouse gases is a central point within
less expensive than are conventional means.
Education: Degree in Mechanical Engineering
reason why I shouldn’t work for the company for
has always been closely linked to.
the European Union, with the renewable energy
In Jenbach, we have been focusing for more
and Economy from the Technical University in
directive and the energy efficiency directive.
than 50 years exclusively on the development,
Graz, Austria
refinement and sale of stationary gas engines.
Married, with two daughters
another 16 years.
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gas engines: strong economic growth, combined
Profile
GE does business in more than 70 countries all
North America, too, has experienced important
You and your team are responsible for the
over the world with its Jenbacher gas engines.
changes in energy policy under the Obama
This specialization has given us a leg up, both
Recreation: Enjoys spending weekends and
global marketing activities of Jenbacher gas
Where else do you think this journey will take
administration. And last but not least, the
in terms of technology and in respect of our
holidays with his family. Keeps fit by mountain
engines. What tasks does that include?
the company?
subject of environmental protection will become
customer focus. For most of our competitors,
climbing and ski touring
Together with my team of 12 people, I am
Gas engines were traditionally a European appli-
increasingly important in the emerging regions.
gas engines are simply a by-product of diesel
Since 2003: Marketing Leader, Jenbacher gas
responsible for market research and strategic
cation, but in recent years they have spread all
As you see, there are not just economic factors,
engines, whereas they have been our abso-
engines
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All good things come in threes. And more!
One time is no time at all, twice is better, and all good things come in threes.
Though such expressions may be of proverbial relevance, they do not apply to CoJen! With the
publication of our third issue we have now really got going, and are already looking forward to the
forthcoming issues. The fact that our magazine has continued to grow is mainly thanks to all those
who have once again fed our editorial team with ideas and constructive suggestions in the past
weeks.
1809. A year that is inseparably linked to the history of Tyrol and its provincial capital.
Napoleon’s army was sweeping across Europe. And the Tyrolean struggle for
independence was raging on Bergisel. Andreas Hofer and his peasant troops confronted
the French and the Bavarians, and were victorious. A folk hero was born, and a myth
We would like to invite you once more to give us your opinions. What is still missing from CoJen?
What would you like to see more of? Which themes should we devote more space to?
We call upon you once again to please give us five minutes of your time.
Simply answer the questions below and fax your answer to us on +43 5244 600-527.
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created. These happenings have helped shape the identity of many Tyroleans up to
the present day. This year marks the 200th anniversary of this historic year, and it will
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be commemorated by a host of events, including critical reflections on maintaining a
balance between the traditional and the modern. And plenty of good reasons for visiting
Innsbruck precisely this summer.
Publisher
GE Jenbacher GmbH & Co OHG
Achenseestr. 1-3, 6200 Jenbach, Austria
Editorial team:
2009. Innsbruck today. Hardly any other city
The trip on up into the northern Alps on
Axel Dancker, Andreas Eberharter, Arnfried
combines its Alpine temperament with urban flair
the new Hungerburg funicular and an
Kiermeier, Katherina Koller, Julia Kronthaler,
quite like Innsbruck. It is this special charm that
aerial tramway is positively breathtaking.
Stephan Laiminger, Eugen Laner, Georg Male,
makes Innsbruck one of the most livable cities
These facilities enable you to get from the city
Herbert Nagl, Thomas Misch, Thomas Pupp,
in Europe, and a popular destination for many
centre to an altitude of over 2,000 meters in
Martin Schneider, Martina Streiter, Michael
city travelers and students. Thanks to the open
just 20 minutes. The architecture of the new
Wagner, Manfred Waldenmair, Christof Waltl,
borders of the European Union, the university –
funicular is also pretty spectacular. This is Zaha
Salina Wieser, Karin Zogmayer
whose medical faculty enjoys an international
Hadid’s second bold statement for the Alpine
reputation – has become a colorful melting pot of
metropolis. The rugged cliffs of Karwendel seem
Guest writers in this issue:
young people. Like the locals, they too enjoy the
close enough to grasp as your gaze falls on the
Fiona Riddoch, Managing Director COGEN Europe
unique combination of recreation, outdoor sports
Inn valley far below you. The panorama spans
Bob Gilligan, Vice President GE Energy,
and a lively restaurant and bar scene.
360 degrees, and the snow-capped giants of
the central Alps can be seen glittering in the
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name:
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Several years ago, star Iraqi architect Zaha
distance on the horizon to the South. Those in
Design and Layout:
Hadid created a new landmark for the city
search of relaxation can tuck into a typical Tyro-
Zimmermann & Pupp Werbeagentur
of Innsbruck here, where once the bayonets
lean plate of cold meat and sausage on the ter-
clashed and Andreas Hofer made his mark
race and simply enjoy the good life. For the more
Printer:
on history, here on Bergisel: the completely
athletic visitor, the entire region – as the trendy
Alpina Druck GmbH, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
refurbished and imposing Bergisel ski jump. At
name Nordpark suggests – is ideal for hiking,
Printed on paper free from chlorine.
the beginning of January each year, ski fliers
climbing and biking. Here you are always at one
convene here to compete against one another in
with Nature, with the city before your eyes.
Feedback:
the “four ramps” tournament. For the remain-
We value your opinion and welcome your
der of the year, visitors to the airy café right at
And how would Andreas Hofer have ended this
comments or questions. Please send them to the
the top of the jump can enjoy a magnificent
article? You guessed it:
editorial team at jenbacher.cojen@ge.com
panoramic view. And, on the opposite site of
“Men, the time has come to travel to
the valley across the city, they can also see the
Innsbruck!”
phone:
Picture credits:
company: GE Energy, Clarke Energy, TV Innsbruck
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next destination worth a visit: Seegrube in the
–> Magnificent panoramic view from the Bergisel
northern Alps.
There is no right of appeal.
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GE Energy
Some energy lasts
for generations.
Power generation from biogas with Jenbacher gas engines. Generating power isn‘t just about meeting
today‘s demands, it‘s about being sustainable – and supporting future generations. So instead of leaving
organic waste to rot, turn it into energy by fermentation and use the gas in our engines that turn it into
power and heat. It’s a greener, cleaner way of creating power for today ... and tomorrow.
To learn more about our green, versatile engines,
please visit www.gejenbacher.com

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